Following the fully sold out Hacienda Classical event at Castefield Bowl on July 2nd, FAC 51 The Hacienda returns to Manchester’s Albert Hall that Saturday evening for an event that sees Detroit techno innovator Derrick May alongside Manchester’s A Guy Called Gerald, Justin Robertson and Jon Dasilva.
One of the early Detroit techno producers who came to define electronic dance music, Derrick May’s iconic reputation as an originator is unassailable. Responsible for seminal tracks such as Nude Photo, Kaos, It Is What It Is and of course the legendary Strings Of Life, Derrick is revered one of acid house’s most influential figures.
Joining Derrick is A Guy Called Gerald, similarly universally respected for his production skills and output from his early days of Voodoo Ray and Pacific State through to Black Secret Technology and his Live In Session series.
Also returning are Justin Robertson and Jon DaSilva, renewing their long association with the club, city and its music scene. From the counter of Eastern Bloc, to running clubs such as Spice, Most Excellent and Sleuth, and producing international hits as Lionrock, Justin’s eclectic and diverse tastes continue to mark him out as a finely crafted DJ and producer, continuing under his current Deadstock 33’s guise.
Again, Jon Dasilva wrote the soundtrack for FAC 51’s acid house adventure and is considered hugely influential on the musical course the club took. With a string of cutting edge remixes and productions spanned across labels including Get Physical, Rush Hour, Soma, Mute, Deconstruction and more, Jon’s expansive DJ sets demonstrate his wide musical tastes and expert ability to work these genres on the floor.
To accommodate those wishing to attend following on from the Castlefield event, a late entry of 12:30am has been arranged.
Tickets are still available from both Skiddle and See Tickets
